My ride. Getting closer to finishing

**Frank McGrath** · 2nd August 08, 04:21 PM

This is a Bar Stool Racer. Powered by 24 volt fork lift motor and transistor controller. This is what is taking up my time that I should be spending on constructive things.

For more pictures and information : barflyracers.com

**Arizona Scot** · 2nd August 08, 04:24 PM

To cool, but a motorized barstool. Can they still get you for drinking and driving?

**Splash_4** · 2nd August 08, 05:13 PM

This is again proof that if you put a motor on it, men will race it.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 2nd August 08, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by Splash_4

This is again proof that if you put a motor on it, men will race it.

Heck, if you put WHEELS on it men will race it!!

This thing is SWEET! I LOOOOOOOOVE it. Post more pictures of the race if you could.

**Mr. Kilt** · 2nd August 08, 08:07 PM

Very cool! I've never seen an electric version before, should be interesting.

**Charlie Mc.** · 2nd August 08, 08:51 PM

Like the wheelie bars

**oldfool** · 3rd August 08, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Tattoo Bradley

Heck, if you put WHEELS on it men will race it!!

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Don't have to put wheels on it to race it. Take belt sander racing for instance.

**Mike1** · 3rd August 08, 10:41 AM

I'm guessing the motor will have enough torque to make the wheelie bars necessary? From this angle, they sure seem to be fairly close to the rear axle and up pretty high. Have you tested them for contact yet? Careful you don't take a spill. Sitting up that high, once you're over center...

Other than that, it looks pretty slick.

**Carolina Kiltman** · 3rd August 08, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Mike1

I'm guessing the motor will have enough torque to make the wheelie bars necessary? From this angle, they sure seem to be fairly close to the rear axle and up pretty high. Have you tested them for contact yet? Careful you don't take a spill. Sitting up that high, once you're over center...

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Most likely! DC motors develop maximum torque at stall. Hence the rapid acceleration of the electric motorcycles now in use in LA (I think. I saw part of a news clip a while back but cannot remember the city for sure)